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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-10-02, Page 377' A lettg tamlly trip by cat, infects participants, with , a strange travel Mentality. You're together 24 houra day; you meet the word, a new excittog werld, as a unit; you. have inerncries that will form family cenversatiena for Yeats, to come, , We've been back nearly three- vvegics from our grand vacation but the feeling of it, + good feeling, is still with us, That of course is helped bythe things to be done each day that keep -those mem- ories aliVe. First it was unpacking, but that's almost under CO/littA now. Then there were 37 loads of laurtdry, but they've _matie_lbeir_wity_tbreasboSnle._ veteran machines. PROGRESS?' Now we've got progress clean clothes, instead of dirty piled almost to the ceiling on the bench in tile ball. With every hour we spend folding and putting away, we try really hard to remember lying on the dunes at Skaket Beach, the whale we saw Off the Cape Cod National Sea- shore park etc. etc. We have othe reminders. There's almost as much sand in our bedrooms/ laundry room, and car as there used to be in our tent. Despite scrubbing with tomato juice, our dog smells like skunk every time it rains. So, I claim, do' the .sleeping bags, but the better half is not wild about helping me Wasli them -iii *the -bathtub. , So, we'll put 'em away and wait til next summer to find out what skunk smells like one year old. But these are mere trifles, and 1 guess it's a measureof what a good relaxing ,time • by Susan White. lvfaine that he cleared him- self, in a small hoiise be built with friends. Drinks water from 4 well he dug, takes hot showers thanks to a passive solar Waterbeaterhe 'made. Docs ,laundry once a week (he claims) at his sister's more conventional modern Wise ,nearby, He's got a big garden (we Spent a great deal of our time shelling beans); a new chicken hense (We spent the rest ofour time helping build ....i.t).nanithough,_he—warks_too. hard and is in some danger of losing his renowned sense of 'humour, he's happy. . Peter works in a small town factory that makes shoes. 'He's active in his union and the union stand on the referendum the people of Mainehad last week about whether to shut down the state's Maine Yankee nuclear power plant. By about six to four, more people than had turned out to was had thit the laundryte, ,elutter, the putting away don't bother me half as much as „they would have before that two yea break. Yup, we've come home • pretty happy from the people and places we've seen and I'm concluding that at this point in my life, travel is one of the , thi gs that are terrifically i ortant. A decision t to replaee our -old dis w when it finally cruinbled h lped -pay ....1.04..tbia_trip. .ctunch-will come when the washer or the dryer goes. To do without them, and still take a long trip means each family member gets two *changes 9f clothes on a two •• week vacation. , THAT'S ENOUGH "And that's enough”, our friend Peter would say. He's one of the people we saw in the East (as the Yanks call it) Lives on a few acres in vote in a Maine electieRin recent history voted to keep Maine Yankee Open, That , wasn't Peter's stand and it wouldn't bave been.00rs, But it's darned encouraging that so many people are taking the nuclear question set:1°141y. Ancl that they have a right to express themselves so directly. A certain pro - „portion of voters can by law ask for and. get a referendum 5° on e sia. t anyoportant political • We think about Peter While we fold and get or- ganized and drift through the household clutter, Maybe he can take it a little easier nowTil •'-thatirb-u-referefidiim'S oyer. the next time, We touched on (for that's all a trip can be, quick glimpses, sharings and im- pressions) lots of other •in- teresting peeple and places' when we were 'away. We think memories of what we learned and saw will help us . get through some of the next year's rough spots. Hope you don't mind if we share some of them with you. THE HyridN 00)9$ ITOR QQTO�EI3 2, 1980— AN ENTERTAINING PLACE TO BE-Ifiank Phillip's little car .mothers served up hot coffee and hot dogs during the Chalk made the perfect playground for 'Danielle and Melissa Street garage sale Saturd5y Morning. (Photo byGitti) Armstrong, Julie Carter and Kim and Kelly Rau as their twork organized by Huron women BY SHEUEY MePHEE How does a Huron County kotaaeayife, ,w_ Rh a busy husband/ a well made home and two grown children begin new interests and ex- pand her horizons? • This woman has an un- limited number of ep- portuni ties and choices for a new career, interest or hobby, bat often the hardest first step into setting out in new directions is knowing which way to go and the need for self-confidence and self- esteem. A group of Huron County women feel that they, as well as other women in the area need a chance to share their ideas and gain support , RETIREES HONOURED—RuSsell Warden (left) and Gordon Wright (far right) were honoured by the Seafor,th Community Hospital board on Wednesday. Audrey McLiwain, a member of the hospital board and Wayne Ellis, chat with the retirees. Mr. Wright has been radiologist at the hospital for 13 years and Russell Warden, who represented Hibbert TownShip on the board, is retiring to Seaforth. (Photo by Oke) A FRIENDLY CHAT—Gordon' Wright and Russell Wordon chat with Bruce Murray of St. Mary's, Lions International Director for Canada, followircg the Seaforth Community Hospital board dinner Wednesday. Mr. Wright, the hospital radiologist, was honoured on his retirement as was Russell Worden, who is retiring as a member of the hospital board. (Photo by Oke) Hospital honours retiring workers BY WILMA OKE The board of Seaforth Community Hospital honoured Gordon Wright, the radiologist at the hospital for the past 13 years, at 'the board's annual dinner Wednesday evening at the Seaforth Golf aub. He was presented with a plaque marking his recent retirement. Also honoured was Russell Wordon who resigned as a board member when he retired to Seaforth this year. He had represented the township of Hibbert since October 1973. Jack Kinsman of RR2, Staffa will replace him as representative for Hibbert. The guest speaker was Bruce Murray of St. Marys, Lions Notternational Director for Canada who spoke on being a volunteer. The presentations were made by Mrs. Jack MeLlwain ellairman of the public relations committee while board president Wayne Ellis chaired the meeting. Entertainment was provided by the McQuaid sisters who contributed several violin and dance numbers. from one another! These women, Eleanor Robinson of Goderich, Audrey Tiffin of--- Wingham, Karen Byers of Seaforth, Pat Brown of Clinton, Helene Cameron of Exeter and Pat Quigley of Exeter are in the beginnging stages of what they call a network of women in the county. The group, which met in Clinton on September 26, is attempting to join women of all ages, all interests, and all fields in a countywide group and get them more actively involved in social and psychological eotieerns7-- --- According to Pat Quigley, "We want to reach out to the women who aren't pro- fessionals, to get together to talk about common problems and issues and exchange ideas and interests." , The idea for such a women's group has been under consideration some- time and Quigley explained that the group had it's be- ginnings in Toronto when the Ontario Association for "Women and Education was - formed last February. They want to reach out to women in a rural setting," Quigley noted. "Women are afraid to come forward," she went on. "I've listened to women's problems for at least five years earl now it's time to help." Contrar) to the suspicions that might arise, these women are not bra burners, they're not feminists and as Behind the scenes by Keith Rouiston Continued from page 2 fights hospitals that did stay open had to get enough funding to keep from crippling the services they offered? • Surely then we must be getting some pretty low cost service in terms of the fees we pay to OHIP compared to other provinces. But the figures say no. The premium for a family in Ontario is S480 a year. Compare that to Alberta where the cost is only $207 a year and you begin to wonder just what.ls going on here. The Ontario go,yernment likes to feel the hieh fcc 0111fx charges is a deterrent but 1 look at the $480 my family pays and I start saying I'm not getting my money's worth unless somebody visits the doctor nearly 60 times a year. I don't know about you hut I'd like to know just what is happening in Ontario when others can pay less and yet the doctors can be paid more. High deposit irks Continued from paite 1 When Art Can ot the Ministry of Natural Resources office appeared before Morris council to explain the new regula- tions, Morris reeve Bill Elston said licencing (wayside permits) was unnecessary. Calling the move "disgraceful", the reeve said. "You know who's going to pay. It's going to come from the taxpayers because the gravel pit owners have got to have more money," The reeve told Mr. Carr some of the operators are gritting mining, their pits. "They can't sell gravel because they have to be licenced," the reeve said. Dar. Carr said while that was the reaction frOni some operators. "surprisingly some of the larger ones (operators) are looking forward to it." Mr. Carr- explained in a telephone interview later while contractors often didn't worry about their source of aggregate in the past, in the future tendering ,on jobs will require some pre -planning on the contract- or's part. Glenn Chesney said many aggregate producers were already trying to do their ,part to rehabilitate pits and while they felt . the t:vo cents per ton deposit was fair, the eight cents per metric tonne has cauwd concern. He said the security deposit many create problems for operators of smaller pits Mr. Chesney pointed out the Aggregate Produc.iws Associaton of Ontario has always encouraged rehabilitation of alis and presents awards annually for inavative rehabilitation projects. Mr. Chesney said one -such project turned an abandoneepit into an unique golf course In a booklet issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources on pit and quarry rehabilitation. there are photos of former pits which have been returned to farmland. woodlands. or in the case of the St. Mary's quarry, turned into the town swimming pool. Smythe Park. in Toronto's west end. received the 1977 Ontario Rehabilitation Award when the former pit was turned into all attractive recreational area. INTEREST WILL BE PAID Mt, Laing said while operators are concerned about the security deposit, some don't realize they will be paid a six pei4 cent per annum interest on the money. Also. he said pit Operators are being encouraged to practise progressive rehabilitation -rehabili- tating at least one acre of land each year. The pits and quarries inspector said if the operator was required to pay a S2,000 security deposit annually. but his rehabilita- tion costs on the acre of land were $11500. then he would .pay only S500 to the Treasurer of Ontario. Mr. Laing said there is still .no legislation requiring rehabilitation of the pit until it is ampletely mined. Quigley explained, "People assume that you want to tear down instead of building "We're not- trying to take women out of their homes. We're trying to make their lives more fulfilling," she added. The group stresses the importance of being a mother and managing 'a home but they feel that many women in Huron County have a poor self image of themselves ancl often feel that they aren't able or qualified to take on new interests outside their homes. Quigley explained. "Most women feel they can't talk to people M the outside world and most women have pro- blems with tension and stress." Byers added, "Many women assume that their lives are fine because that's the way their mothers and grandmothers lived." But the women's group would like to open new avenues and help each other deal with concerns and pro- blems. They have considered holding a smell conference or setsofevening meeting where such topics as women and stress. entering the work force. equal pay for work of equal value, promotion, ' women as consumers, women and the law, women as single parents, women and violence, women and sport and women in politics may be some of the topics discussed. "We're just trying to find a way to reach out to others and what they would be interested Quigley noted. Cameron added, ,"I feel a great need to reach out to women and form friendly rehltions." "We don't just want to reach out to women with. problems." Pat Brown added. "We want to. reach out to younger women and balp: them broaden their views and horizons." "And we don't want to make big WII.VCS, " she added. Quigley., admitted that some men are upset when they hear that such a women's group is forming but she stressed, "I explain that I'm not trying to brea up marriages. tying to help. It's just education ho the broadest sense. I'm not burning your bras." Already the proposal of organizing such a women's group has received support. sla'• An earlier meeting. held in Clinton _attracted_ o,ver two dozen . women. Another meeting' is scheduled for sometime in October with a guest speaker. Final date for this has not be set but farther information can be obtained by aelephoning Helene at 235= 0880. Phillips resigns After weeks of specula- tion, Robin Philips, artistic director of the Stratford Festival announced he's re- signing from the position at, the end of the season_ Mr. Philips will be re- placed by a four - member artistic directorate who will start planning the 1981 season . immediately. Mr. Phillip's involvement with the festival will end Nov. 8. the date of this season's last performance. The , directorate' will include the festival's literary manager Urjo Klitedai a former theatre critic; actress • Martha Henry, a veteran of the Festival company; Peter Moss, an associate director with the festival and Pam Brighton. who came to Canada from Britain four years ago. and has also directed at Stratford. CAR DESTROYED IN'FIRE,— When Al Clark of Vanastra finished his golf game at the Seaforth Golf and Country Club, and got into his car for the drive home, he noticed the smell of gasoline. When Mr. Clark turned' off the ignition, the car's engine caught on fire, and despite efforts by Mr. Clark and Rod Doig to extinguish the fire. and by the Seaforth fire department the car was destroyed. (Photo by Gibb) Blaze destroys You're - Reeve won't run again golfer's car invited The Seaforth Horticultural Society invites the public to attend its monthly meiting on Wesanesday. October 8, at 8 p.m. in the Seaforth Public School auditor- ium. Guest speaker will be Ray Halw ard of the R4a1 Botanical,Gardens, Hamilton. He will speak on flowering bulbs. Please bring a plant or slip. to exchange. Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic Tuesda!, October 7th, 'Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. 1:30 to 4:00 and 5:30 to 8:30. Wednesday Oct. 8, a College Night sponsored by Conestoga College will be held from 7 p.m to 9!30 p.m. at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Repre- sentatives -from 12 colleges, nine Ontario community colleges and three agricultural colleges will attend. (Continued from Page during the reeve's years in public office was the completion of the town's sewer sstem The sewers were particularly imp 'rune said Mr. Flannery, because Seaforth is bnit on a swamp and drainage is crucial • "It was an expensive project, alright, but I )think they've really paid off," noted the reeve. New homes on Market and Louisa Streets are the mark of the successful drainage provided by the sewers. Mr. Flannery says the comradeship on council is what he will miss most in stepping down. But, he said, using a favorite ciuote: ' When you feel you can't see the funny side of it, then it's time to quit." That advice he said, came from Prck Eckeirton, long time tfiomrme ierk. former township rc e've and 4C.1 REEVE JOHN FLANNERY Seaforth firemen were called to the Seaforth Golf and Country Club late , Tuesday afternoon to ex- tinguish a car •6re. Al Clark of Vanastra was • backing out of the golf club lot in his Buick LeSabre. whon he noticed the smell of gasoline. When he realized gas had leaked from the car, he stopped and turned off the ignition. With this, the car's engine`caught on fire. When Mr. Clark and Rod Doig were unable to ex- tinguish the fire.. Seaforth fire department were called. Firemen pried open the hood of the ear, but the flames and smoke had already des- troyed the vehicle. Writer a letter to the editor .a